The problem is how you put gambling, if done only for fun in spare time is not a problem. But when gambling is done as a substitute for permanent work, this will be far more problematic and it is very difficult to control, the decision is in each of us and as much as possible avoid addiction in gambling.
Indeed, my friend. It all depends on how you interpret your gambling experiences. If you view them as something you do every day, you'll inevitably become dependent on them. Although what @lizarder said is the right course of action, if you gamble regularly, you run the risk of becoming addicted. Which, in my opinion, will result in a variety of outcomes because no one can control it any longer, especially for some young people who have no other employment options.Since they have nothing else to do besides spend what little money they have on gambling, I think that some people must be addicted to it. Once their money runs out, they may then engage in dishonest activities like scamming, robbing people of their property, or selling their own possessions.
Basically I've seen and I know people who are full time gamblers and are doing extremely well in it and just as you said and I agree that gambling addiction is solely dependent on the gamblers choice and not just because he gambles everyday.
One of the major reasons I think people get easier addicted in gambling is the fact that they tend to chase after their losses and get sk carried away and if you'll agree with me that the act of chasing after losses has never yielded any positive result but mostly negative results and possibly blowing bof account.
I think the man who wanted to kidnap his granddaughter should be taken for a mental check up to know what actually is wrong with him rather than just making conclusions.
^Definitely right, chasing losses is indeed a common trap that many gamblers fall into, and it is probably already aware of this behavior in order to prevent it from leading to negative results such as a blown account or even addiction. When there is someone who commits a crime because of gambling addiction, it is certainly concerning behavior and could potentially indicate underlying mental health issues. It's important for him to receive a proper evaluation to determine the root cause of his actions, rather than making assumptions or jumping to conclusions.